Abstract: Copolymers comprising amide units and ester units are prepared by melt phase interchange of diaryl esters of dicarboxylic acids and diamines with dihydric alcohols and diesters of aromatic dicarboxylic acids. The products are tough resins, useful per se as molding compounds, and to compatibilize and toughen other thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: Thermoplastically processable elastomeric block copolyetheresteretheramides from recurring units of the formula ##STR1## in which ##STR2## represents a polyamide segment containing terminal carboxyl groups and having an average molar mass of 700 to 10 000, --O--E--O-- is a poly-(oxytetramethylene)-segment having an average molar mass of 600 to 3 500, --NH--F--NH-- represents a poly-(oxy-1,2-propylene)-segment containing terminal amino groups and having an average molar mass of 350 to 2 500, x and y are integers from 3 to 35 and indicate the number of the respective, randomly arranged, recurring units, the ratio x:y of components A and B varying between 5:1 and 1:5.The ether amides of the present invention can optionally be mixed with additives, fillers, modifiers, or other compatible polymers normally used in the processing of polyamides and which are suitable for the production of molded articles, for example by injection molding, coinjection, extrusion, blow molding, etc.

Abstract: Water-soluble rigid-rod aromatic heterocyclic polymers having repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n has a value of 0.05 to 1.

Abstract: A photosensitive polymer containing a repeating unit represented by the following formula (I) and having a logarithmic viscosity number of from 0.1 to 5 dl/g as measured in a solvent at a temperature of 30.degree..+-.0.01.degree. C. at a concentration of 0.5 g/dl: ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 is a trivalent or tetravalent carbocyclic aromatic group or heterocyclic group, R.sup.2 is an aliphatic group having at least two carbon atoms, an alicyclic group, an aromatic aliphatic group, a carbocyclic aromatic group, a heterocyclic group or a polysiloxane group, R.sup.3 is a divalent organic group, R.sup.4 is ##STR2## a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group, R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent organic group, m is independently 1 or 2, n is independently 0 or 1, and m and n meet 1.ltoreq.m+n.ltoreq.

Abstract: A preferred class of polyimide oligomers include (1) linear, difunctional crosslinking oligomers prepared by condensing an imidophenylamine end cap with a lower alkylene diamine or a polyaryldiamine such as 3,3'-phenoxyphenylsulfone diamine and with a dianhydride, particularly 4,4'-phenoxyphenylsulfone dianhydride; and (2) multidimensional, crosslinking, polyimide oligomers having an aromatic hub and at least two radiating arms connected to the hub, each arm including a crosslinking imidophenylamine end cap at its distal end and at least two imide linkages.Blends, prepregs, and composites can be prepared from the oligomers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel two-step reaction method for preparing block copolyether-ester-amides. In the first step, caprolactam or other lactam is reacted with a polyether polyol in the presence of a catalyst to form an amino-terminated prepolymer with both a polyamide hard segment and a polyether soft segment. In the second step, the prepolymer is reacted with a dicarboxylic acid as a chain extender to form high molecular weight block copolyether-ester-amides.The block copolyether-ester-amides prepared by this method are transparent, easily moldable by conventional processing methods such as extrusion and injection molding, and exhibit excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: A thermosettable resin composition having a viscosity that decreases during processing temperatures and increases as the temperature is raised to curing temperatures is provided The composition comprises thermosettable resins and thermoplastic particles that are insoluble in the thermosettable resins at processing temperatures but soluble in the thermosettable resins at curing temperatures. Prepregs prepared from the thermosettable resin composition are also provided.

Abstract: Polyetherimide oligomers having crosslinking end cap moieties which provide improved solvent-resistance to cured composites are generally represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X=--O-- or --S--; ##STR2## n=1 or 2; ##STR3## E=allyl or methallyl; R=a trivalent C.sub.(6-13) aromatic organic radical;R.sub.1 =any of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, aryl, or substituted aryl;R'=a divalent C.sub.(6-30) aromatic organic radical;j=0, 1, or 2; andG=--CH.sub.2 --, --O--, --S--, or --SO.sub.2 --Blends generally comprise substantially equimolar amounts of the oligomers and a comparable, compatible, noncrosslinking, etherimide polymer of substantially the same backbone. The crosslinkable oligomers are made by reacting substituted phthalic anhydrides with hydroxyaryl amines and suitable crosslinking end cap reactants, or by self-condensation of phthalimide salts followed by capping the polymers.

Abstract: Blow moldable copolyetherimide ester compositions are provided. The copolyetherimide ester compositions contain respective amounts of copolyetherimide ester resin and salts of aliphatic polycarboxylic acid. Preferably amounts of multifunctional epoxide are also incorporated into the compositions for further increasing the melt strength thereof. The compositions exhibit suitable melt strength for blow molding thereof.

Abstract: Provided are polymers containing methine linkages. Also provided are shaped or formed articles comprised of the light absorbing polymers either alone or admixed with other thermoplastic polymers to form a light absorbing thermoplastic polymer composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of particulate, high molecular weight polyamides, to the particulate, high molecular weight polyamides prepared by this process, to the use of these polyamides for the production of moulded bodies, especially by extrusion or blow moulding, and to the articles produced from the polyamides according to the invention. The process is characterized in that polyamides are mixed with concentrates of certain compounds containing phosphorus and worked up into granulates and these granulates are converted into high molecular weight products by solid phase after-condensation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing polyamide fibers with reduced flammability by melt mixing a polyamide with a phosphate ester of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n is a number of from 1 to 10;m is a number of from 0 to 3;x is a number of from 0 to 3;R is linear or branched C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 - alkyl radical;at a temperature of from about 180.degree. to about 280.degree. C., and melt spinning fibers.

Abstract: Blends comprising a polyether sulfone and an imide-containing copolymer of sulfonyl bis(phthalic anhydride), 1,4-bis(p-aminocumyl) benzene and at least one of a selected group of diamine comonomers. The blends display a unique combination of excellent mechanical and thermal properties as well as good solubility and easy melt-fabricability; in addition, the resin components are compatible, and many compositions are unexpectedly miscible.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer mixtures which comprise an aromatic polycarbonate, a polyester, and a thermoplastic elastomer. The polymer mixture comprises a polyester-ester urethane or a polyether imide ester as a thermoplastic elastomer. The polymer mixtures according to the invention have good flow properties.

Abstract: Novel amino acid-derived polycarbonates and amino acid-derived diphenol compound starting materials from which the polycarbonates are polymerized. Polymer blends of the amino acid-derived polycarbonates with polyiminocarbonates prepared from identical amino acid-derived diphenol starting materials.

Abstract: Fusible, rod-like, graft polymers and copolymers having repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein x ranges from 0 to about 0.97, y is 1-x, Y is a poly(etherketone) (PEK) or a poly(etheretherketone) (PEEK), and wherein Ba is a benzobisimidazole or benzobisthiazole moiety are provided.Also provided are methods for preparing the above polymers and copolymers, 2-(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)terephthalic acid and a method for preparing the latter.

Abstract: Blends of a polyether sulfone and the polyimide of the dianhydride sulfonyl bis(phthalic anhydride) ("SPAN") and the diamine 1,4-bis(p-aminocumyl)benzene ("BAP"). The blends will comprise from about 10 to about 90 wt % polyether sulfone, preferably greater than about 50 wt % polyether sulfone, based on the total weights of polyether sulfone and polyimide. The blends exhibit good toughness and improved thermal performance over polyether sulfone alone while remaining readily processable, and have good mechanical properties including unexpectedly high stiffness as determined by high tensile modulus values. Blends of this invention also are surprisingly miscible, defined as exhibiting a single Tg value.

Abstract: Rigid-rod aromatic heterocyclic copolymers having repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n has a value of about 0.10 to 0.99, m is 1.0-n, Ar is a para-ordered divalent aromatic moiety, as defined hereinafter, and wherein Ba is a benzobisazole moiety of the formula: ##STR2## wherein X is --O--, --S-- or --NH. Ar can be any para-ordered divalent moiety such as, for example, 1,4-phenylene, 4,4'-biphenylene, 4,4"-terphenylene, and the like, as well as substituted divalent moieties, such as, for example: ##STR3## wherein R is Q or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, wherein Q is ##STR4## wherein Z is --O-- or --S--; ##STR5## wherein R is as defined above, or ##STR6## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are --H or -phenyl, R.sup.2 is --H or ##STR7## wherein Q is as defined above, and R.sup.4 is R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates in general to the formation of fibers having a controlled molecular orientation prepared from rod-like extended chain aromatic-heterocyclic ordered polymers, and containing a binder in the micro-infrastructure. Such fibers have high tensile strength, modulus, and environmental resistance characteristics.

Abstract: Novel block polyetheramides, well adapted for the usual thermoplastic elastomer applications, e.g., as molded or extruded shaped articles, films, sheaths, composites and the like, have the following general formula: ##STR1## in which D is the residue of an oligoamidediacid having an Mn ranging from 300 to 8,000 and/or the residue of the diacidic polymer chain limiter, PE is the residue of a polyetherdiol having an Mn ranging from 200 to 5,000, X is a linear or branched, (cyclo)aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon having form 3 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be identical or different, are either OH or H, n is a number ranging from 0.1 to 10, and m is an average number ranging from 2 to 50, and are prepared by reacting, in the molten state, an oligoamidediacid A with an oligotherdiol B and a low molecular weight diacidic coupler C, the respective molar percentages a, b and c of which being such that:-5.ltoreq.a+c-b.ltoreq.5 and c.gtoreq.3.

Abstract: High performance engineering polymer (HPEP) compositions are disclosed containing a HPEP and a polymeric polyvalent metal aromatic polycarboxylate where the polymeric carboxylate is dispersible, non-migratable, non-extractable and heat stable at processing temperatures of the HPEP. The compositions offer the physical properties of high mechanical strength, durability, toughness, chemical resistance and high temperature performance, among others. The engineering polymers are wholly aromatic polymers having aromatic rings forming the main chain of the polymer and devoid of methylene groups in the main chain. Polymeric metal carboxylates such as calcium terephthalate are employed as the high temperature additive in an effective amount for extending the engineering polymer while substantially maintaining or improving its engineering properties.

Abstract: Nylon compositions useful for molding and film applications with film properties and impact strength are made of a polyamide resin and a block copolymer of poly(amide-ether) of the formula ##STR1## where R is an alkyl or substituted alkyl group with from one to 12 carbons, n is an integer from 2 to 20, m is an integer from 1 to 6, and x and y are numbers from about 50 to about 30,000. In one embodiment, a non-polymeric amide is added to the composition. Articles made from the claimed compositions have improved impact strength; films made from the compositions have improved drapeability over the unmodified resin, both at room temperature and after heat-aging. Reinforced compositions are obtained by including mineral and other reinforcing fillers, including glass fibers, in the extrusion process. The reinforced compositions exhibit improved impact characteristics.

Abstract: Block copolymers can be formed from heterocyclic polymers such as PBO and thermoplastic polymers such as polyamide or poly(aromatic ether ketone). The block copolymer compositions are thermoplastic and do not experiSTATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTERESTThis invention was made with Government support under contract F33615-86-C-5068 awarded by the Department of the Air Force. The Government has certain rights in this invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for mild esterification of a sensitive carboxylic acid, in particular a suitably protected amino acid, with an alcohol component, the esterification according to the invention being carried out in the presence of 2,4,6-mesitylene-1-sulfonyl-3-nitro-1,2,4-triazolide (MSNT) and a weak base in an aprotic and non-basic solvent.

Abstract: Hydroxy terminated polyamides are prepared having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a defined hydrocarbon group,R' and R" represents defined oxypropylene groups, and R'" represents a defined oxyethylene group,the hydroxy terminated polyamide having been prepared by first preparing an intermediate dicarboxylic acid terminated polyoxypropylene polyamide by reacting an excess of a dicarboxylic acid component with a diamine mixture composed of a higher molecular weight polyoxypropylene diamine and a lower molecular weight polyoxypropylene diamine, and by reacting the intermediate polyamide with a molar excess of an oxyethylene amino alcohol.

Abstract: Imide/arylene ether block copolymers are prepared by reacting anhydride terminated poly(amic acids) with amine terminated poly(arylene ethers) in polar aprotic solvents and chemically or thermally cyclodehydrating the resulting intermediate poly(amic acids). The resulting block copolymers have one glass transition temperature or two, depending upon the particular structure and/or the compatibility of the block units. Most of these block copolymers form tough, solvent resistant films with high tensile properties.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for the chlorination of amide containing oligomers and/or polymers by reacting the oligomers and/or polymers with an aqueous hypochlorous acid solution containing at least 5% by weight of hypochlorous acid and being essentially free of chlorine, chlorate, and alkali metal ions, said process being conducted in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: Linear or multidimensional, crosslinking, solvent resistant oxazole, thiazole, or imidazole (i.e., heterocycle) oligomers and blends of the crosslinking oligomers and noncrosslinking comparable polymers are described. The oligomers are prepared by reacting tetraamines, diaminodiols, or diaminothiols (i.e. four-functional compounds) with poly-carboxylic acid halides, and crosslinking phenylimide end cap monomers in a suitable solvent under an inert atmosphere.

Abstract: Described are blends of a poly(amide imide) and a poly(aryl ether ketone) and, optionally, a poly(arylene sulfide). Three blends exhibit improved solvent resistance and hydrolytic stability.

Abstract: A polymer composition contains a polyarylketone, a polyarylsulphone and a polyimide. The polyketone may be a polyaryletheretherketone, and the polyarylsulphone may be a polyarylethersulphone. The polyimide may be a polyetherimide in which the repeating group contains the unit ##STR1## The composition contains at least 5% by weight of the polyarylketone and the polyarylsulphone and at least 10% of the polyimide. The proportion of the polyarylketone is preferably 30 to 70% by weight. The proportion of polyarylsulphone is preferably 15 to 40% by weight. The proportion of polyimide is preferably 10 to 30% by weight. A composition of 60% by weight of polyaryletheretherketone; 20% by weight of polyarylethersulphone and 20% by weight of polyetherimide forms a mixture with good compatibility, has a high glass transition temperature and retains a melting point close to that of the polyaryletheretherketone.

Abstract: Block copolymers of polyimide and poly (phenylquinoxaline) have been synthesized. They are useful, particularly as dielectric layers in thin film multilayer structures. The most preferred embodiments are formed from polyimides which are those from pyromellitic dianhydride and oxydianiline. The most preferred poly (phenylquinoxaline) is a monofunctional oligomer, which yields the best microstructure.

Abstract: A method for the production of a molecular composite of an aromatic polymer and matrix polymer suitable for use as structural materials for aircraft, automobiles and spacecraft using a solution of low corrosiveness, thereby resulting in a polymer alloy with excellent structural properties wherein physical degradation of the alloy is reduced and the corrosive effect of the alloy on metals in contact with the alloy is also reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of highly concentrated and, surprisingly, viscosity-stable solutions of segmented polyurethane urea elastomers in highly polar solvents, such as dimethyl formamide and dimethyl acetamide, having little or no tendency to turn to paste, characterized by the use of certain primary and secondary cycloaliphatic monoamines or cycloaliphatic monisocyanates as chain-extending agents/blocking agents in the reaction of NCO prepolymers based on relatively high molecular weight dihydroxy compounds and (preferably aromatic) diisocyanates with aliphatic and and/or cycloaliphatic diamine chain-extending agents. The chain terminators according to the invention also show unexpected iprovements in the color of the elastomer solution and also in the stability of the end products, preferably filaments, to light and noxious gases.

Abstract: Block copolymers can be formed from heterocyclic polymers such as PBO and thermoplastic polymers such as pSTATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTERESTThis invention was made with Government support under contract F33615-86-C-5068 awarded by the Department of the Air Force. The Government has certain rights in this invention.

Abstract: A dispersing agent for dispersing solid particles in an organic liquid having the composition ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## is the residue of a polyester chain having a molecular weight of at least 1700, derived from a hydroxycarboxylic acid containing 16-22 carbon atoms, ##STR3## is the residue of a mono or polyamide having up to 12 amido bonds, which is amino terminated in both ends and wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen or alkyl or alkenyl containing up to 20 carbon atoms; Z is a salt of a carboxylic acid containing 8-18 carbon atoms and a diamine NHR.sub.3 --T--NH.sub.2 wherein T is alkylene or alkenylene containing 2-12 carbon atoms and optionally comprising one or more oxygen or nitrogen bridges and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl or alkenyl containing up to 20 carbon atoms; Q is a carboxylic acid containing 8-18 carbon atoms or a diamine NHR.sub.3 --T--NH.sub.2, wherein T and R.sub.3 are defined as above. Said dispersing agent can be used for preparing an easily dispersable pigment.

Abstract: A carbinol-containing polyimide oligomer terminated with epoxide-reactive end groups has the structure ##STR1## wherein Ar is ##STR2## R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently divalent organic radicals; R.sup.3 is a trivalent organic radical; Y is an epoxide-reactive group (e.g.); m is 0 or 1 and n is 0-10. Suitable epoxide-reactive groups include a phenol, thiol, amine, or carboxyl group. Polyimide-polyepoxide adducts are prepared by reacting the polyimides with a polyepoxide, preferably a diepoxide used in excess. The polyimide oligomers are useful as coatings or adhesives. The adducts are useful as adhesives, for composites, and particularly for impregnating the fiberglass sheets which are used to form circuit boards.

Abstract: Liquid crystal polymer (LCP) compositions are disclosed containing a LCP and a polymeric polyvalent metal aromatic polycarboxylate where the polymeric carboxylate is heat stable at processing temperatures of the LCP. The compositions offer the physical properties of high mechanical strength, durability, toughness, chemical resistance and high temperature performance, among others.

Abstract: Polyetherimide oligomers having crosslinking end cap moieties which provide improved solvent-resistance to cured composites are generally represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X=--O-- or --S--; ##STR2## n=1 or 2; ##STR3## E=allyl or methallyl; R=a trivalent C.sub.(6-13) aromatic organic radical;R.sub.1 =any of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, aryl, or substituted aryl;R'=a divalent C.sub.(6-30) aromatic organic radical;j=0, 1 or 2; andG=--CH.sub.2 --, --O--, --S--, or --SO.sub.2 --Blends generally comprise substantially equimolar amounts of the oligomers and a comparable, compatible, noncrosslinking, etherimide polymer of substantially the same backbone. The crosslinkable oligomers are made by reacting substituted phthalic anhydrides with hydroxyaryl amines and suitable crosslinking end cap reactants, or by self-condensation of phthalimide salts followed by capping the polymers.

Abstract: Fibrids of poly-p-phenylenebenzobisthiazole, poly-p-phenylenebenzobisoxazole, or poly-2,5-benzoxazole and thermoplastic polymers in certain mixed solvents are provided.

Abstract: Improved hot melt adhesives comprise a blend of a polyamide and a polyetheramide. The polyamides have the following general structure ##STR1## wherein A is a linear, branched or cyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, which can be substituted with a halogen such as chlorine or bromine, when fire retardant products are desired, and wherein B is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, which can be substituted with halogen such as chlorine or bromine when fire retardant products are desired. The polyamides can also contain a residue of a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon dicarboxylic acid. The value of x of the polymer formula is generally in the range of 5 to about 500, more usually in the range of about 20 to about 100. The polyetheramides have the following general structure:(PA--Y--PE).sub.

Abstract: Heat resistant, shapable, hydroxy and/or alkoxy-substituted polyamides derived from at least one diamine selected from unsubstituted and substituted 4,4'-bis[2-(4-amino-3-hydroxyphenyl)hexafluoroisopropyl)]diphenyl ether 4,4'-bis-[2-(3-amino-4-hydroxyphenyl)hexafluoroisopropyl]diphenyl ether and a dicarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof e.g. its acid halo or ester. The polyamides of the invention may be thermally cured to form polybenzoxazoles of higher heat resistance which are stable to hydrolytic, chemical and radiation attack.The polyamides of the invention may be formed into shaped articles by molding, extrusion and solvent casting processes preferably in the presence of a solvent or diluent and then optionally converted into heat resistant, insoluble polybenzoxazoles. These shaped articles are useful in aircraft, electronic and other commercial applications where heat, chemical and radiation resistance are desired in conjunction with good mechanical and electrical properties.

Abstract: Described are select polyarylethersulfones polymers which are useful for molding into a circuit board substrte. When metal is electroplated onto such a substrate, there is a high degree of adhesion of the metal to the circuit board.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials contain, as essential components,(A) from 2 to 97.9% by weight of a nylon,(B) from 2 to 97.9% by weight of a polyaryl ether ketone and(C) from 0.1 to 30% by weight of a polymeric component containing hydroxyl groupsand in addition(D) from 0 to 50% by weight of an impact-modifying rubber and(E) from 0 to 60% by weight of fibrous and/or particulate fillers.

Abstract: A thermotropic liquid crystal polyester consisting essentially of ethylene glycol residue, terephthalic acid residue and parahydroxybenzoic acid residue wherein the mol ratio of ethylene glycol residue to terephthalic acid residue is substantially about 1:1 and the mol ratio of terephthalic acid residue to parahydroxybenzoic acid residue is in the range of about 5:95 to about 25:75, the polyester having an intrinsic viscosity of at least about 0.5 dl/g measured in a 50:50 by weight solvent mixture of phenol and 1,1,2,2-tetrachlorethane at 20.degree. C., and a transmittance of at least about 80% to 530 nm light at a light path length of 10 mm measured using a 0.4 wt. % solution of the polyester in said solvent mixture. A method for forming the thermotropic liquid crystal polyester is also disclosed. The liquid crystal polyester of the present invention is useful for injection molding applications and various extrusion molding purposes, such as the manufacture of films, sheets, fibers, pipes, etc.

Abstract: A linear block copolymer of regular structure, comprising polyamide and polyethylene glycol blocks. Two polyamide blocks (A) are bound through an intermediate polyethylene glycol block (B) according to a structural scheme (A-B-A). Fibers exhibiting a high moisture absorption strong mechanical properties and a high dyeability. Textile manufactured goods comprising said fibers. A process to obtain said block copolymer, through the preparation of a polyamide (A) and a polyethylene glycol (B), and condensation of polyamide (A) and polyethylene glycol (B) so as to obtain a (A-B-A) structure.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for the preparation of an article from a blend of at least two molecularly compatible polymers by treating the blend with a solvent which is a solvent for one of the polymers and a non-solvent for the other. The solvent can be removed while the article is restrained from undergoing substantial shrinkage, in which case a microporous article is obtained. Alternatively, the solvent can be removed while the article is permitted to shrink. In this case high shrinkage force (also referred to as recovery force) results which can be utilized to apply the article to a substrate. The final and intermediate articles are novel. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides a microporous article having an average pore size of about 0.005 microns to about 1 micron.

Abstract: This invention relates in general to the formation of films having a controlled molecular orientation prepared from rod-like extended chain aromatic-heterocyclic ordered polymers, and containing a binder in the micro-infrastructure. Such films have high tensile strength, modulus, and environmental resistance characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention includes a reactive elastomeric block co-oligomer; a copolymer containing a lactam, a co-catalyst/coupling agent, and the elastomeric block co-oligomer; and processes to make the block co-oligomer, and the copolymer.The reactive elastomeric block co-oligomer is the reaction product of a polycarboxylic acid, and a reactive moiety which can include a reactive polyether or a reactive polysulfide.The block co-oligomer of the present invention has been found to be useful to make a polymer containing lactam monomers, at least one coupling catalyst compound, and the block co-oligomer with the use of a catalyst.The present invention includes a process of forming the block co-oligomer of a polycarboyxlic acid and a reactive moiety. The reactive moiety can include a reactive polyether of a reactive polysulfide.The present invention further comprises a process of forming the block co-oligomer, and the process to form the lactam-block co-oligomer copolymer.

Abstract: Novel polyesteramides and polyetheresteramides are provided which have the formula: ##STR1## wherein A represents a divalent polyamide group,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent hydrogen, or only one of R.sub.3, or R.sub.4 is an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 24 carbon atoms,R.sub.1 is a linear or branched, alkyl radical, or an unsaturated radical containing from 1 to 24 carbon atoms or an aromatic or cycloaliphatic radical,y+z has a value between 2 and 100,n represents a number such that the recurring units constitute a macro molecular chain. These products are obtained by polycondensation of a dicarboxylic polyamide with .alpha., .omega. diol which is a hydroxylated beta-tertiary amine or a polyoxyalkyleneglycol containing in the chain one tertiary amine function.

Abstract: A molding composition, comprising:(i) 99-50 weight percent of a polymer blend comprising,(a) 5-95 weight percent nylon 6; and(b) 95-5 weight percent of a polyester copolymer comprising terephthalic acid and glycol monomer units, said glycol comprising 1,4-cyclohexylene dimethanol, and C.sub.2-6 alkylene glycol monomer units; and(ii) 1-50 weight percent of a copolyesterpolyamide comprising C.sub.6-15 alkylene dicarboxylic acid, diamine and diol monomer units, wherein said diol is a C.sub.2-6 alkylene diol or cyclohexane dimethanol and said diamine is a C.sub.4-8 alkylene diamine or a C.sub.4-10 cyclic diamine.